MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire to Host "Fire, Brews and Bites" Beer Tasting Event

Published on May 31, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, Ill. (May 31, 2012) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club and the Chicago Fire Foundation will host the first "Fire, Brews and Bites" beer tasting event at Roots Pizza (1924 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622) on Saturday, June 9 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. CT.

Hosted by the Chicago Fire Foundation, the club has partnered with Roots Pizza and MillerCoors for an afternoon filled with beer, food and fun. Guests will enjoy various selections from MillerCoors' unique portfolio while trying the selected paired food and a pizza buffet from Roots Pizza.

The beer selection from MillerCoors includes Crispin, Batch 19, Big Eddy Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, Big Eddy Imperial IPA, Vintage Blonde Ale and Blue Moon Belgian Pale Ale.

Food will be provided by West Town restaurant Roots Pizza, which is co-owned by Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner. Roots specializes in Quad Cities-style hand-tossed pizza, and is known for their scratch-made mozzarella sticks, build-your-own salads, gourmet sausages, and sandwiches.

Tickets to the event, which start at $30 and benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation, can be purchased http://firebrewsbites.eventbrite.com/ or by calling 708-496-6751. Included in the price of a ticket are a commemorative beer stein, beer sampling, two drink tickets each good for one 12-ounce beer, a raffle ticket and food.




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